The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, the main international convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes. MARPOL includes six annexes covering oil, chemicals, harmful substances, sewage, garbage, and air emissions.
Also known as: International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships.
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MARPOL
The IMO convention preventing pollution from ships: oil, chemicals, sewage, garbage and air emissions, across six annexes.
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